Comics Showing Their Love for Cubs

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Grandfather to the Comedy world, Bob Newhart has been a lifelong Cubs fan, born and raised. Self-deprecating about the team as he can be in his comedy, saying the Cubs are like life “You don’t know what it’s going to be, but you know you’re bound to screw it up.” But his Twitter account (and who doesn’t love an 87 year old on Twitter) has become one of the most delightful accounts to keep an eye on during the season. On it, he’s been displaying his unbridled love for the team. He’s been flying the “W” all season, with that big Newhart smile and Cubs cap for luck.

 

 

Sometimes he got help from the Grandkids

 

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And sometimes a celebrity friend gave him a hand

 

Of course, there are a few other fellow Chicagoans sharing their love for the team. Still local @BonnieHunt_Real’s been using the season for family togetherness, especially her mom @Alicebonniesmom

 

 

 

She also has some celebrity friends to share the love

 

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Bill Murray isn’t the only Murray brother that loves the game, and Joel Murray (@JoelMurray9of9) is a total delight to share a game with (and actually uses social media)

Second City alumni @Nick_Offerman’s a big fan of the team

Something wife Megan Mullally clearly appreciates about her hubby

And Jim Gaffigan’s keeping his fandom close to the chest for obvious reasons:

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Lesley Coffin is a feature editor for FF2media and has also written the books Lew Ayres: Hollywood Conscientious Objector (2012) and Hitchcock's Stars (2014), and currently writing a third book. Follow on twitter @filmbiographer for thoughts on movies and cat pictures.
Lesley Coffin
Lesley Coffin
Lesley Coffin is a feature editor for FF2media and has also written the books Lew Ayres: Hollywood Conscientious Objector (2012) and Hitchcock's Stars (2014), and currently writing a third book. Follow on twitter @filmbiographer for thoughts on movies and cat pictures.